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The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) conference was in San Diego last week, and most of the hype and excitement was centred around Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery. Although only one machine is in commercial use in the USA (the LenSx), the marketing drive is in full swing and this is set to continue, as three other companies are readying to launch their machines over the next 12 months (OptiMedica’s Catalys, Lensar, and Technolas Customlens from Germany). Alcon recently bought LenSx for more than $360 million, so it’s unsurprising that they’re trying to push home the advantage of being first on the market.

The Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress is being held in Sydney this week, with around 4000 eye health professionals from more than 60 countries. It’s exciting that this is happening in Australia, and it’s an opportunity to see and hear some of the many challenges in eye care, and some of the solutions being offered.